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May 03 2019 SilcoTek

Why does the coating appear cracked? A tale of two sides.

If you've ever taken a really close look at our coatings they may appear to be cracked. Looks can be deceiving so why does the coating appear cracked? We do some sleuthing and solve the mystery of...

April 12 2019 SilcoTek

Are Silicon CVD Coatings Durable? SilcoTek is Going to Mars

Our coatings are going to Mars! Why do you care? The European Mars Rover (The ExoMars Rover Mission), which is scheduled to be launched in 2020, has an instrumentation pack that includes a gas...

April 05 2019 Process Analytical

How to Protect Sealing Surfaces and Keep a Leak Tight Seal

It makes sense to consider using inert, protective coatings in seal areas. But questions arise concerning coating surface durability. Can SilcoTek® inert coatings withstand sealing stress while...

March 08 2019 SilcoTek

What's New at Pittcon This Year?

Pittcon 2019 is fast approaching. The science exposition will be hosted by the Pennsylvania Convention Center on March 17th through the 21st in Philadelphia, PA. Are you planning on attending? Why...

February 15 2019 SilcoTek

How to Measure Thin Film Coating Thickness

Having trouble measuring a coating? We discuss how to measure thin film coating thickness. At SilcoTek® we specialize in applying ultra thin coatings to stainless steel and other metal alloys, glass,...

February 01 2019 SilcoTek

Why are Fixtures Needed For CVD Coating?

Fixtures are used to hold things in place, like a light fixture holds a light bulb. So why are fixtures needed for CVD coating? The fix is in, we discuss why keeping a part safe and sound is key to a...

January 25 2019 SilcoTek

Why Can't I Spray SilcoTek Coatings On My Parts At My Facility?

We get this question a lot. Customers have a large part and they want it coated with one of our CVD coatings. They wonder " why can't I spray SilcoTek coatings on my parts at my facility "? Well we'd...

January 11 2019 SilcoTek

Why Do CVD Coatings Have a Thickness Range

In last week's blog we discussed what is a CVD coating. This week let's discuss why we specify a CVD coating thickness range rather than a specific thickness. The short answer, we probably could but...

January 04 2019 SilcoTek

What is a CVD Coating?

A CVD coating is a material applied to a surface by a method called chemical vapor deposition. Let's discuss how the coatings are made, coating benefits, and how to get the most out of your coating....

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